Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Map

The Ghorepani Poon Hill trek map provides a digital representation of the trekking trail of Ghorepani Poon Hill. The map describes the route and geographical features of the Annapurna area. The trek map of Ghorepani Poon Hill is a valuable tool that helps in navigation of the trail on the journey by trekkers themselves. The map includes significant areas of the Annapurna region, highlighting the trail of Ghorepani Poon Hill.

Legend of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Map

One of the prominent elements of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is Legend. The map includes icons, symbols, and colors to indicate specific features. Letting the trekkers know about the symbols and colors and interpreting legends serve as invaluable guidance. The Legend describes each of the symbols and colors used in a map, including.

Degree of difficulty

The topmost part of the Legend includes the difficulty level. Having a difficulty level in a map helps trekkers understand the trekkers know about the potential challenges they may face during their trekking journey. The thick red line indicates the difficulty level in the trekking map of Ghorepani Poon Hill. However, the difficulty level of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is easy.
As the trek to Ghorepani Poon Hill doesn’t takes you to higher elevations, the trek is perfect for a family vacation. Also, the trek is ideal for those who want to immerse in the beauty of the Annapurna region but have no trekking experience.

Main Hiking Route Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Map

The trek map includes the main hiking route to make trekkers easily understand the path they should follow. The bright orange color indicates the main hiking route on the route map of Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. The main hiking route with a bright orange line begins from Nayapul and ends from Birethanti, indicating the starting and ending points of the trek.
Across the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, you’ll pass through walking via stunning landscape with a view of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, and alpine meadows. Furthermore, trekkers pass through the unique geological formations and settlements of Gurung.

Secondary Route

The orange dotted line on a map interprets the secondary route that trekkers can take as an alternative path. The alternative (secondary) route on a map with an orange dotted line takes trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal’s famous trekking destination. At 4130m, the base camp provides a magical view of the Annapurna mountain ranges. A secondary route to ABC promises a unique combination of natural beauty, cultural immersion, and adventure.

Driving Route

The thick white line with an orange dot represents the driving route on the way to the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Driving routes demonstrate where trekkers start their journey by road. The driving route to get to Ghorepani Poon Hill is from Kathmandu to Pokhara in the first stage. From Pokhara, the drive moves towards Phedi, Nayapul, and reaches Birethanti. It takes 5-6 hours from Kathmandu to Pokhara by road. It is a half-hour drive from Pokhara to Birethanti.

Standpoint

The sign of binoculars in the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek map indicates the viewpoint on the trail. There are two different viewpoints on the trek map of Ghorepani Poon Hill; one is at Poon Hill, and another is at Anapurna Base Camp. Among those two, you are lucky enough to get to the Poon Hill viewpoint. Poon Hill is a popular destination in the Annapurna region. The sunrise view and mountain peaks are stunning from Poon Hill. It is just a 45-minute hike from Ghorepani to reach Poon Hill.

Annapurna Base Camp is indeed the best trekking destination of the Annapurna region. Annapurna Base camo offers an astonishing view of some of the highest peaks in the Annapurna range, including Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machapuchare (Fishtail), and Hiunchuli. Annapurna Glacier and the South Annapurna Glacier add the allure of getting on the standpoint of the Annapurna region.

Mountain Peaks

Even without getting to the higher elevation and trekking for longer days, the trek provides views of the astonishing mountain peaks. The trek map shows the mountain peaks on the top side of the map. All the mountains shown on the map are visible on the journey to Ghorepani Poon Hill. Mount Annapurna I (8091m), Dhaulagiri range (8167m), Annapurna III (7643m), Annapurna south (7219m), Macchapucchre (6997m) and Himchuli (6111m) will appeal your eye on your trip.

Lakes

The map showcases the lake on the journey to Ghorepani Poon Hill that trekkers may encounter. However, the only lake trekkers explore on their trip is in Pokhara. Pokhara is home to nine different Lakes. Among them, Phewa Lake is the most popular and largest lake in Pokhara, and you get a chance to explore it. Visitors from worldwide come to Nepal to explore the Phewa Lake, yet, you are fortunate to explore the lake on your Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking journey.

Under-deck cable-stayed bridge

Another significant feature that Legend of the Map includes is a suspension bridge with a symbol of parallel lines along with horizontal lines on either side. On the journey to Ghorepani Poon Hill, trekkers pass through several suspension bridges in various areas, including Tikhedhunga and Nayapul. Passing the suspension bridge takes you on a unique experience and can take you from one point to another.

Glacier

On the trail to Ghorepani Poon Hill, hikers get to see the mesmerizing sight of various glaciers. Annapurna range, Tukuche peak, and Dhaulagiri are among the glaciers trekkers on their journey to see. Of course, you can admire the view of glaciers; however, you can’t touch it as your trek doesn’t take you to higher elevations.

Religious House

On the trip to Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, trekkers get a chance to explore some monasteries of Pokhara. However, there are no monasteries on the trekking trail. The house-like structure on the trek map illustrates the monastery. Pokhara has seven significant monasteries, each representing Tibetan Buddhist culture and tradition.

Check Post

For safety and security purposes, there are numerous checkposts on the trip to Ghorepani Poon Hill. Looking through the Legend, trekkers can quickly find the symbol used for the checkpost. The major checkpost on the journey trekkers pass through is at Ghorepani and Nayapul. At these checkpoints, administrators check your permits as you enter. The check posts monitor and regulate the movement of the trekkers. The necessary permits required for trekking in Ghorepani Poon Hill include; TIMS and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).

Trekking trail Pass

A pass on the route map of Ghorepani Poon Hill implies the ridge that lets trekkers pass from one point to another. During the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, trekkers go through the Deurali pass. The rectangular flag with red color indicates the pass on the trek map. The Deurali pass lies at an elevation of 3090m and provides a captivating view of the Annapurna mountain ranges.

Prime Trekking months

The last feature that the Legend contains is the best trekking season. With favorable trekking conditions, months from March to June and August to December are best for trekking in Ghorepani Poon Hill.

Highlight day-to-day itinerary.

The itinerary highlight of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek map provides a day-to-day schedule of a journey. Going through itinerary highlights, trekkers got to know their destination each day. As shown on the itinerary highlight of the trek map of Ghorepani Poon Hill, starting point of the trek is Banthanti. However, trekkers must first get to Pokhara from Kathmandu and then drive to Bhanthanti via Nayapul and Tikhegunda before their trek begins. And the ending point of the trek is Nayapul. The illustration of the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is:
Day 01: Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Pokhara (820m)
Day 04: Ghorepani (2860m)
Day 05: Tadapani (2650m)
Day 06: Ghandruk (1940m)
Day 07: Pokhara
Day 08: Kathmandu
Day 09: Departure